How to pronounce uncovering
Say it like un-KUHV-uh-ring. Uncovering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHV).
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- un
- KUHV
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncovering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uncovering
American and British speakers say uncovering in essentially the same way: /ənˈkʌvərɪŋ/ in the US and /ənˈkʌvərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-KUHV-uh-ring.
What does uncovering mean?
- present participle and gerund of uncover How to pronounce uncover
- The act by which something is uncovered.
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Words that rhyme with uncovering
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Questions about saying uncovering
How do you pronounce uncovering?
Say un-KUHV-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkʌvərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈkʌvərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncovering?
Uncovering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHV). Broken into parts: un · KUHV · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say uncovering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈkʌvərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ənˈkʌvərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.